Securing Government Data Through Identity and Access Management
How exactly can an agency secure data with an emphasis on identity and access management? A panel at IBM’s ThinkGov centered on this question.
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Trust Me, I’m a (Government) Scientist
We need to address the credibility problem for scientists. That means engaging with the public about several key parts of the profession.
Sharing Big Ideas for Your Big Data Analytics
No matter how you use data in your job, we all have room for improvement. With more and more data being created every minute, what are you waiting for? Join our community of practice and let’s work together to improve how we use data analytics.
What the Next Two Years of Open Government Data Will Look Like
The Fourth U.S. National Action Plan for Open Government (NAP4) was released this month after a more than year-long delay. It offers eight key initiatives, a change from the 26, 23, and 40 initiatives published during the Obama administration, and applies for the next two years.
Bill Aims to Boost Federal Cybersecurity Workforce
In an environment where cyber knowledge is more valuable than ever, two lawmakers have proposed legislation that would allow skilled cyber workers concentrated in one agency to tackle problems at other agencies.
More Than a Numbers Game: 6 Steps to Managing Difficult Data
An agencywide data governance strategy puts the policies into place to take stock of data, standardize reporting, implement security procedures and discover potential use cases for data.
The Multi-Faceted Approach to Solving the Opioid Crisis
Combatting the opioid crisis demands a multi-factored approach.
Mapping the Future of Autonomous Vehicles
Autonomous vehicles require hyper-accurate, high-resolution maps to correctly navigate terrain without humans. These maps note features such as potholes.
Innovator Profile: Indiana Chief Data Officer Darshan Shah
Indiana Chief Data Officer Darshan Shah leads the state’s Management Performance Hub, an innovative agency using data to improve policy.
Why We Need Data Ethics
The amount of personal data collected by organizations is staggering. As Facebook and Cambridge Analytica taught us, the opportunity to abuse data is overwhelming. For these reasons, we need to embrace the concept of data ethics.